Our story
At Olivko, great olive oil begins with the olive.
From the tree to the bottle, every step is guided by care, quality and a deep respect for the natural character of the fruit.
Crafted from selected olives, Olivko Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings freshness, rich flavor and natural purity to every meal.
Every Olivko oil starts with carefully grown olives.
From cultivation to harvest, every step is carefully managed to protect the quality, freshness and natural character of the fruit.
Because exceptional olive oil starts long before it reaches the bottle.
Timing matters.
Our olives are carefully harvested and taken to the mill within hours, helping preserve their freshness, aroma and character.
This attention from the very beginning is at the heart of every Olivko oil.
From our trees to your table.
Freshly harvested olives are cold extracted to preserve their freshness, aroma and authentic character.
From milling and extraction to testing, storage and bottling, quality is carefully controlled at every step.
For Olivko, quality is not something checked only at the end.
It begins with the olive and continues through every stage of the process, with careful attention to freshness, balance and character.
The result is extra virgin olive oil crafted to express the very best of the fruit.
Our commitment to quality has earned Olivko recognition around the world.
Olivko extra virgin olive oils have received more than 100 international awards, celebrating the quality, character and craftsmanship behind every bottle.
From the tree to the final bottle, every detail matters.
Grown with care.
Crafted with precision.
Defined by quality.
Recognized worldwide.
From our trees to your table.
Frequently Asked Questions about EVOO
Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil is unique thanks to its centuries-old olive-growing tradition, diverse climates and terroirs, exceptional olive varieties, and time-honored production methods. Renowned for its rich flavors, high quality, and nutritional benefits, Mediterranean olive oil reflects the heritage and expertise of the region’s olive growers. Combined with sustainable farming practices and a central role in Mediterranean cuisine, these qualities make Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil one of the most distinctive and sought-after products in the world.
At Olivko the process begins with the careful harvesting of olives using Colossus and Optimus,our state-of-art harvesters . Olives are then transported to our milling facility in less than 6 hours. Â At the processing facility, the olives are cleaned and sorted to remove any mummies-older olives and other debris. The olives are then crushed, using a mechanical press the olive paste is extracted and sent to the mhalaxer to further break down. Finally, the olive paste undergoes a separation process to separate the oil from the solids and water. The extracted oil is the moved and stored in tanks, topped with a nitrogen cap to deter oxidation and to allow the remaining water and sediment to settle out. Testing will then occur to evaluate the quality of every tank. Once the oil has been tested, bottling will begin only as needed to ensure the quality and flavor remains intact. Each bottle capped again with a nitrogen top to ensure only the freshest, healthiest award-winning oil make it to shelf and to your kitchen.
The Mediterranean region is home to an exceptional diversity of olive varieties, including Picual, Coratina, Koroneiki, Picudo, and Arbequina, each contributing its own distinctive characteristics to extra virgin olive oil. Varieties such as Coratina and Picual are known for their high polyphenol content, producing robust oils with bold, peppery flavors and excellent stability. Earlier harvesting further enhances these intense flavor profiles and preserves valuable antioxidants. By carefully blending different olive varieties, producers achieve a balanced, harmonious oil with consistent taste, aroma, and quality that reflects the richness of the Mediterranean olive-growing tradition.